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Learn how to crochet a winter beanie with my free step-by-step pattern in 5 sizes with an assisting video tutorial. When the cold winds start to bite and the nights draw in, there’s nothing quite like a handmade crochet beanie to keep you cosy and stylish. Introducing the Alaskan Delights Beanie, a winter essential that combines warmth, texture, and timeless charm.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran in Ivory (221) and Sky Blue (226). 1-2 50g balls depending on size. (160m, (174 yards) should be enough for 1 hat in any size.
- Hook: 5mm
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Pom pom with elastic attachment
- 2cm Button
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Measurements & Gauge
- 15 sts x 20 rows
- (4 inch x 4 inch, worked in dc)
- 20 sts x 6.5 rows
- (4 inch x 4 inch worked in BLOhtr)
- Head circumference (in inches)
| Baby | 15″ |
| Toddler | 17″ |
| Child | 19″ |
| Tween | 21″ |
| Adult | 22″ |
Pattern Notes
- Pattern written for Baby with Toddler, Child, Tween and Adult sizes in parentheses.
- Written in UK Terms but switchable to US terms below.
- You will be working from the band, upwards to the top of the hat.
- The main beanie section is worked in the round. Each round is joined with a slip stitch.
- When decreasing, you will be working in a spiral without joining rounds.
PDF Pattern
The 5-page ad-free pattern contains additional photos.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Stitch(s): St(s)
Back Loop Only: BLO
Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over and pull up a loop.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will
have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you
will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull
through remaining two loops.
Special Stitches
Front Post Treble Crochet(s): fptr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from front
to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook.
Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Double crochet two together(s): dc2tog: (Insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull
through) two times, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull
through both loops on hook.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
Alpine Stitch
Need a quick refresh on alpine stitch before starting the pattern? Don’t worry – I’ve got you! You can check out the whole blog post here: Alpine Stitch or catch up with the video here:
Right-handed
Or you can watch on YouTube
Left-handed
Or you can watch on YouTube
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FREE Crochet Pattern: Alaskan Delights Hat
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Band
- With MC, chain 10 (13, 13, 18, 18) + 2 for turning.
- Row 1: Tr in 3rd ch from hook. Tr across, turn. [10 (13, 13, 18, 18) tr,
- turning ch]
Main Beanie Section
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
- You will be working along the long side of the band to form the hat.
- Round 1: Ch1, dc evenly around. Join [50, (58, 64, 70, 74) dc]
Finishing
- Using a darning needle, weave ends into the front loop of every stitch and pull tight. Secure without cutting off.
- Attach button to the top, inside of the hat and sew in ends. Insert crochet hook into centre circle from inside to outside, pull loop on pom pom through and attach to button.
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Hi Love this pattern just wondering if you fold up band and stitch it up
Do you think there will be a video tutorial at some point? I love this hat but Im rubbish at reading patterns!
When decreasing for the hat do you continue decreasing at the same rate, ie for the child hat would you do 6 DC then a decrease continuously until you have 18 stiches? That is what I have done but I am not sure it looks correct? Thanks
Hi. Firtsly thank you for sharing all your lovely designs for free. I am relatively new to crocheti and knitting & your website and tutorials have been an amazing resource. I have made the gauge for the hat however I’m half an inch larger than the suggested size. I’m using the same size yarn and have tried decreasing my hook size too 4.5mm. I don’t think I can decrease my hook size again, without the stitches becoming too tight – shall I find a slightly lighter wight fabric? What would you advise? Thanks
In your Band instruction, it begins with “With MC”. What is MC?
Thanks so much for this beautiful pattern 🙂
Hi,
Is it 1x50g of each colour?
Thank you
Hi! This pattern is lovely and I’m going to be making a bunch of hats with it for my family this holiday season. I was wondering though if you had any recommendations for which button and pom pom I should buy for it. I’m having a bit of trouble finding one. Thank you for the amazing pattern! <3
Hi . Love this pattern but I’m quite new to crochet and I’m having trouble at the part where you join the hat band and make a row of dc to start the main beanie . It’s too bulky so I’m sure I’m doing it wrong . I’m finding it difficult to locate each stitch for the slip stitch row closing the band so that could be my problem. Any video tutorial available to help with this please ? TIA